After a burst water main led to an emergency closure of the A167 northbound at Neville's Cross in Durham, Events of the North and us have issued a statement about changes to arrangements for the Prince Bishops Durham City Run 10k and 5k races on Thursday evening.

After the nation was gripped recently by Wimbledon, national sports charity 'Tennis For Free' has served up an ace for Consett and the surrounding area by investing in a programme of free tennis sessions at the Sherburn Park tennis courts, Stanley Gardens, Consett, DH8 6LJ starting on Sunday 21 July 10.00am - 11.30am.